"Reading furnishes the mind only with material of knowledge. It is thinking that makes what we read ours." C.S. Lewis


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Comprehension is the reason for reading. If readers can read the words but do not understand what they are reading, they are not really reading. While reading, good readers are both purposeful and active.

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Resources for Comprehension Strategy Instruction:

**Comprehension rubrics K-5**

Middle School Strategy Instruction

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Into the Book

Comprehension strategies

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